Washington D.C.
Nationals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:43 am, MST
Are the Nationals going to be serious bidders for Mark Teixeira? The early indication is that Washington will at least get involved in preliminary bidding for the star free agent, then find out if it. […]
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Thursday’s three stars: Chicago’s Versteeg continues Stars’ fade (Yahoo! Sports) Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:28 am, MST
No. 1 star: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks The rookie is right in the race for the Calder Trophy , and…
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Kings beat Capitals 5-2 (AP) Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:13 am, MST
The Washington Capitals were missing a good chunk of their offensive firepower because of injuries, so the Los Angeles Kings were able to zone in on Alex Ovechkin. The Kings limited the reigning MVP t. […]
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Sims, Michigan Upset No. 4 UCLA Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:48 pm, MST
NEW YORK — DeShawn Sims scored 18 points and Manny Harris added 15 to help Michigan upset No. 4 UCLA 55-52 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.
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Capitals D Green out vs. Kings (PA SportsTicker) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:26 pm, MST
One night after suffering an undisclosed injury, Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green did not play in Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.
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Henderson Leads Duke Past Southern Illinois Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:05 pm, MST
NEW YORK — Gerald Henderson scored all 20 of his points in the second half, finally helping No. 10 Duke find some offensive rhythm in an 83-58 victory over Southern Illinois on Thursday night in the. […]
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Redskins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:03 pm, MST
Veteran Redskins see the similarities between what happened in 2000 when the Redskins, coming off a playoff season, turned a 6-2 start into an 8-8 finish, and what’s started to happen this year. And. […]
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George Mason vs. Penn Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:01 pm, MST
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Toliver, Terps Top Feisty Dukes Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:00 pm, MST
In a meeting of two dynamic, high-scoring guards, it’s Kristi Toliver’s Terps that come away with a 90-76 win over Dawn Evans and the James Madison Dukes.
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Virginia Tech Stays Unbeaten After 74-57 Win Over Fairfield Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:00 pm, MST
A.D. Vassallo scores 24 points Thursday as Virginia Tech beats Fairfield in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off while George Mason fall on the road to Hampton, 50-44.
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Brand, Garnett Revisit Old Teams Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:00 pm, MST
Elton Brand enjoyed the L.A. lifestyle and the bright lights of Hollywood, fancying himself a would-be movie mogul. Brand also loved playing for the Clippers. He was the face of the long-suffering fra. […]
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Tuesday Game Offers Mids a Break From Routine Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:00 pm, MST
Sophomore quarterback Ricky Dobbs will make his first start when Navy plays Northern Illinois in an unusual Tuesday night matchup.
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Mussina Exits on High Note Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:00 pm, MST
Following his first 20-win season, pitcher Mike Mussina retires Thursday after 18 seasons and 270 wins that may land him in the Hall of Fame.
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Rosecroft Raceway Asks for Instant Racing Machines Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:00 pm, MST
With slot machines no longer a viable option, officials at Rosecroft Raceway are asking for permission to install Instant Racing machines at the beleaguered track.
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Celtics Outplay Iverson, Top Pistons Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 9:50 pm, MST
BOSTON — Rajon Rondo had 18 points and eight assists, outplaying new Pistons acquisition Allen Iverson and leading the Boston Celtics to a 98-80 victory over Detroit on Thursday night in a rematch of. […]
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Yellow Jackets Ruin Hurricanes’ Return to the Rankings Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 9:12 pm, MST
Miami’s return to national prominence is put on hold as Georgia Tech runs over the 23rd-ranked Hurricanes, 41-23, on Thursday night.
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Tanguay Gives Habs Shootout Win Over Senators Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 8:30 pm, MST
OTTAWA — Alex Tanguay scored on Montreal’s fourth shootout attempt to give the Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
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Elias, Gionta Lead Devils Past Panthers Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:52 pm, MST
NEWARK, N.J. — Patrik Elias and Brian Gionta each had a goal and an assist in the New Jersey Devils’ 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
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Yankees Control Shifts to Steinbrenner’s Son Hal Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:45 pm, MST
NEW YORK — For more than three decades, George Steinbrenner’s imprints were all over the New York Yankees.
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Zorn thinks Holmgren will return to football (AP) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 5:11 pm, MST
Add Jim Zorn to the list of people who think Mike Holmgren won’t be able to stay away from football. The Washington Redskins coach, who worked for Holmgren for seven years as Seattle Seahawks quarterb. […]
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Puck Headlines: Putting the foil on for ‘Ode to Slap Shot’ Night (Yahoo! Sports) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 4:58 pm, MST
Here are your Evening Puck Headlines and Previews: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the…
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Seattle doesn’t evoke fond memories for Redskins (AP) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 4:29 pm, MST
Jim Zorn has warm and fuzzy memories of Seattle, a place he called home for decades. For the most of his Washington Redskins players, thoughts of the city include a couple of playoff nightmares. — Ja. […]
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Arenas: Last could be ‘for the better’ for Wizards (AP) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 2:49 pm, MST
Gilbert Arenas is already thinking about the possibility of a last-place finish for his Washington Wizards — and finding the silver lining. With Arenas still working his way back from a third knee op. […]
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Skins Discuss Those Seattle Fans Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 2:32 pm, MST
(By Preston Keres - TWP) It’s hard to remember now, but nine months ago Seahawks fans were extremely excited about their football team, and were showing that excitement by posting angry, grammatically. […]
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Gilbert and His Wax Self Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 2:04 pm, MST
(Jeffrey Snyder/Madame Tussauds) So yeah, that’s Gilbert and his wax sculpture. Read more about it in tomorrow’s Post. In other news, the Washington Times recently talked with Gilbert about his cousin. […]
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Blaze at Western Kentucky Stable Kills 27 Horses Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:56 pm, MST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A pre-dawn blaze raced through a barn at a former race track in western Kentucky on Thursday, killing 27 horses and wiping out the dreams of at least one owner.
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No longer ‘The Man,’ Alexander returns to Seattle (AP) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:53 pm, MST
Shaun Alexander’s recent career trajectory has resembled a bungee jump: Straight down. In just three years, the Seahawks’ former franchise running back went from MVP to “Where is he?” Perhaps the most. […]
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Jim Zorn, Artwork and Molten Iron Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:42 pm, MST
This is actually a bronze cast. Hope there’s no confusion. (By Jacqueline Larma - AP) You know how NFL coaches are. Always weaving stories about sculpture into their pre-game speeches. If you’ve heard. […]
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Week 12 NFL picks: Giants will make Warner feel a rush (SportingNews.com) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:37 pm, MST
After a ho-hum set of matchups and results in Week 11, everything has been dialed up in Week 12.
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Browns QB Quinn Expected to Play With Broken Finger Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 12:01 pm, MST
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn broke his right index finger in the first half of Monday night’s win over Buffalo, but will try to play Sunday against the Houston Texans.
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Shaun Alexander, Unleashed? Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 11:44 am, MST
Unleashing himself. (By Paul Sancya - AP) You know who else the Seattle media is writing about this week? Shaun Alexander. He was the Redskins player chosen by the Seattle media for their visiting pla. […]
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Chris Pronger discusses beer, Edmonton and booing on blog (Yahoo! Sports) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 11:42 am, MST
Please recall our jubilation in the discovery of Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger’s own personal blog ,…
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Jimmy Patsos Sits in the Stands Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 11:38 am, MST
Jimmy Patsos, staying far away from his team. (By Charles Krupa - AP) (Scroll to the jump for this week’s extra Atlantic 11 pith, an assortment of droll comments from poll voters about our local baske. […]
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Jim Zorn’s Alternate Career Plan, and Hair Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 11:03 am, MST
The hair, de-flat-topped. (By Jim McIsaac - Getty) With Jim Zorn returning to Seattle this week, the Northwest Media has my permission to do several days worth of massive, blown-out “Jim Zorn is Quirk. […]
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Repeat dilemma: Celtics wearing bull’s-eye (Yahoo! Sports) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:27 am, MST
Celtics again leading the Eastern Conference, despite concerns about their play.